It's a relatively small garden of Kaiserburg Nürnberg (the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg).
The castle garden that exists today was laid out on bastions which were built on the north and west sides between 1538 and 1545. On the large bastion there is a rose quarter in the form of a square parterre, which is framed by a line of trees, some of which consist of Japanese pagoda trees (or sophora). From there a path leads to the southern part of the garden on the lower bastion. The central rondelle is spanned by a strictly cut tree rondelle made of field maple. They give a very nice shade during the summer, and it should look very pretty when the leaves start to change colors in the fall.
Quite frankly I was not very impressed with the rose garden section because it simply lacked volume and species of blooming roses, but the flower garden was well-maintained and attractive. With nice shade trees in circular formation, it was very relaxing even during the hot sunny...
Read moreIf you are in Nuremberg you can not miss visiting the imperial castle, so arm yourself with courage and start climbing up to reach it. At the first corner you can already admire a fabulous view of the roofs of the city, but if you are trained you can climb higher up the tower take a few steps and get to the tower of the castle to better admire the city. In every balcony you can see the typical red flowers that resemble our geraniums, and that give a particular atmosphere to the whole. But the visit to the tower is...
Read more…..For this time of the year “Autumn” with trees 🌲 changing colours! It’s true-lii sight to take and the gardens are so picturesque with all the colourful flowers 🌺 absolute-lii worth climbing the steep uphill track to get here..Beautiful a must see…NB! From some parts you have a panoramic view of Nurnberg and even the cluster of Wooden Houses 🏘️...
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